How I learned DMR and how I am using the AnyTone 878 for preparedness - No Internet!

In this video, I'll share with you my journey for learning DMR for short-range communication that offers more security than traditional analog radio. I'll cover the basics of DMR, how I plan to use it for local simplex communication (no Internet), my communications plan for DMR, and how to program the AnyTone D878 UV II Plus.

Note: I purchased the commercial version of the AnyTone D878. It works fine for amateur radio and is actually cheaper than the one marketed for amateur radio. Get this model if you are serious about the "prepper" or SHTF use case.

SUPPORT
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*Members will have access to the notes and spreadsheet shown in the video*

GEAR
* Anytone AT-D878UVII Digital DMR Dual-band Handheld Commercial Radio with GPS, APRS TX
- https://powerwerx.com/anytone-at-d878...

REFERENCES
* BridgeCom Systems YouTube Channel - ‪@BridgeComSystemsInc‬

0:00 Introduction
0:50 Why DMR?
2:06 My plan for learning DMR?
5:45 My First DMR Radio
9:17 Where to get the programming software
9:57 What is a Codeplug?
12:43 Unlocking the keypad
14:01 Adding DMR IDs
15:31 Changing the boot image
16:10 How to program analog repeater
21:36 APRS Programming & Failed Implementation
22:28 What is the firmware?
23:24 DMR Definitions & Concepts
26:23 My plan for DMR
28:08 Analog Channels and Zones
31:00 DMR Use Cases and Scenarios
38:20 Digital Channels and Zones
42:41 Programming a Digital Channel
45:30 My Talk Groups
46:20 Recap

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